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The National
4 days ago
- The National
Gangland feud arrests total reaches 42, Police Scotland say
A spate of violent incidents, including shootings, firebombings and assaults, began in Edinburgh and the east of Scotland in March but spread to the Glasgow region in April and May. Police said in one incident, a home in Milton, Glasgow, was allegedly broken into and a 12-year-old child and a 72-year-old woman were attacked. They were treated in hospital. Targets have included homes and businesses, police previously said. READ MORE: Human rights group loses bid to bring legal action against equalities watchdog Chief Constable Jo Farrell said on May 21 that 35 people had been arrested. On Friday, police revealed a further seven people have since been arrested. In the latest arrest, police executed a warrant during the evening of May 29 and detained a 20-year-old man who was later charged in connection with alleged fire-raising in Glasgow on May 13. He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on May 30 in connection with the incident in Drumchapel Road, police said. A dedicated team of officers from the Specialist Crime Division, with support from regional divisions across Scotland, are continuing to work together to gather evidence and reassure the public with intelligence-led patrols. The investigation, named Operation Portaledge, has so far seen more than 8000 homes visited and 1600 vehicles stopped as officers continue to gather information. Meanwhile, police this week said there is 'no intelligence' to suggest the deaths of two Scots in a Spanish bar are linked to the recent criminal attacks in Scotland's central belt. The two men, understood to be Eddie Lyons Junior and Ross Monaghan, died after a gunman opened fire outside Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, Malaga, on Saturday. (Image: Google Mpas) Speaking about Operation Portaledge on Friday, Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: 'I want to be clear that violence will not be tolerated, and we will not stop until we bring those responsible to justice. 'We are still following positive lines of inquiry and this arrest (on May 29) highlights our continued resolve to target organised crime. 'The support of our communities remains vital, and I want to again express my sincere thanks to the public for their continued help and information so far. 'If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0562 of March 21. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 and information can be given anonymously.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Gangland feud arrests total reaches 42
The number of people arrested in connection with a gangland feud across central Scotland has now reached 42. Police Scotland arrested a 20-year-old man at an address in Glasgow on Thursday 29 May in connection with a fire-raising incident at a house on the city's Drumchapel Road on Tuesday 13 May. The man appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday 30 May. There has been a series of assaults, shootings and firebombing incidents in Glasgow and Edinburgh since March. Police Scotland have launched Operation Portaledge in response to the upsurge in attacks. More than 8,000 homes have been visited and over 1,600 vehicles stopped as part of the current investigation. Officers from the Specialist Crime Division are working with local divisions across the country on the operation. A series of attacks began on 2 March when a car was set on fire in Edinburgh's Parrotshot area A beauty salon in Leith and a garage in Portobello were also targeted over a 10-day period Later, shots were reported as being fired at two properties in Niddrie and Pilton in separate incidents Further firebomb attacks were reported on another house in Niddrie at the start of April, just as the first property in Glasgow was targeted in the Robroyston area A carpet business in Bishopbriggs and another commercial premises in Kirkintilloch were also hit, alongside homes in Glasgow and Stepps In April, a 72-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy were assaulted at a house in Egilsay Crescent in Milton, Glasgow A 54-year-old man needed hospital treatment after he was attacked by a group of men at a house at Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh Speaking in relation to the latest arrest, Det Ch Supt Dave Ferry said violence "will not be tolerated" and officers would not stop until those responsible for the crime spree are brought to justice. "We are still following positive lines of enquiry, and this arrest highlights our continued resolve to target organised crime," he said. "The support of our communities remains vital, and I want to again express my sincere thanks to the public for their continued help and information so far. "If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us." On Tuesday, the force said there was no evidence linking the weekend murders of two Scots in a Spanish bar to the ongoing gang war in Scotland. Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were shot dead in an attack at Monaghans pub in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol on Saturday evening. The two men have links to the Lyons crime clan. A Police Scotland statement said there was "nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland". Detectives are believed to be examining whether the murders are linked to wider tensions between major global crime groups. Lyons, 46, and Monaghan, 43, died when a gunman opened fire on them in the bar at about 23:00 local time. He then fled the scene in a car. No suggestion Spain shooting linked to gang feud - police Police probe house fire 'link' to gangland feud Murder and mayhem: The story of Glasgow's deadly gang feud
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Police Scotland say gangland fued arrest total has now reached 42
The number of people arrested in connection with a gangland feud across central Scotland has now reached Scotland arrested a 20-year-old man at an address in Glasgow on Thursday 29 May in connection with a fire-raising incident at a house on the city's Drumchapel Road on Tuesday 13 man appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday 30 May. There has been a series of assaults, shootings and firebombing incidents in Glasgow and Edinburgh since March. Police Scotland have launched Operation Portaledge in response to the upsurge in attacks. More than 8,000 homes have been visited and over 1,600 vehicles stopped as part of the current from the Specialist Crime Division are working with local divisions across the country on the operation. Timeline: How the gang feud developed A series of attacks began on 2 March when a car was set on fire in Edinburgh's Parrotshot area.A beauty salon in Leith and a garage in Portobello were also targeted over a 10-day shots were reported as being fired at two properties in Niddrie and Pilton in separate firebomb attacks were reported on another house in Niddrie at the start of April, just as the first property in Glasgow was targeted in the Robroyston area.A carpet business in Bishopbriggs and another commercial premises in Kirkintilloch were also hit, alongside homes in Glasgow and April, a 72-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy were assaulted at a house in Egilsay Crescent in Milton, GlasgowA 54-year-old man needed hospital treatment after he was attacked by a group of men at a house at Pitcairn Grove, Edinburgh. Speaking in relation to the latest arrest, Det Ch Supt Dave Ferry said violence "will not be tolerated" and officers would not stop until those responsible for the crime spree are brought to justice."We are still following positive lines of enquiry, and this arrest highlights our continued resolve to target organised crime," he said."The support of our communities remains vital, and I want to again express my sincere thanks to the public for their continued help and information so far."If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us." 'Nothing to suggest' link to Spanish murders On Tuesday, the force said there was no evidence linking the weekend murders of two Scots in a Spanish bar to the ongoing gang war in Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were shot dead in an attack at Monaghans pub in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol on Saturday two men have links to the Lyons crime clan. A Police Scotland statement said there was "nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland".Detectives are believed to be examining whether the murders are linked to wider tensions between major global crime 46, and Monaghan, 43, died when a gunman opened fire on them in the bar at about 23:00 local time. He then fled the scene in a car.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Man arrested in Glasgow amid suspected 'gang war'
Police raided a property in the city on the evening of Thursday, May 29. Officers say a 20-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with alleged fire-raising at a house on Drumchapel Road on May 13. He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on May 30. Cops confirmed extensive enquiries into a number of linked 'violent incidents' in the West and East of Scotland remain ongoing. The latest arrest brings the total to 42. A dedicated team of officers from our Specialist Crime Division, with support from local divisions across the country, continue to work together to gather vital evidence and reassure the public with intelligence-led patrols. READ NEXT: Glasgow sex attacker raped woman he met on Tinder dating app Over the course of the investigation, more than 8000 homes have been visited, and more than 1600 vehicles have been stopped as officers continue to gather information. Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: 'I want to be clear that violence will not be tolerated, and we will not stop until we bring those responsible to justice. 'We are still following positive lines of enquiry, and this arrest highlights our continued resolve to target organised crime. 'The support of our communities remains vital, and I want to again express my sincere thanks to the public for their continued help and information so far. 'If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us.' Anyone with any information is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, March 21, 2025. Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Edinburgh Live
25-04-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh police in major 'gang war' operation as homes raided and guns seized
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Police in Edinburgh have seized guns after several addresses were raided in connection with an ongoing gang war. Police in the east and west of Scotland have arrested and charged eight people in the past week as they continue to intercept an escalating underworld feud. On Thursday, April 24, officers executed warrants at two properties in South Queensferry. Firearms were seized from both and two men, aged 36 and 38, were arrested and charged. On Wednesday, April 23, a 38-year-old was arrested and charged in Edinburgh in connection with reset of a stolen vehicle, theft of fuel, road traffic offences, culpable and reckless behaviour and being in possession of weapons. A 16-year-old male was also arrested and charged with reset of a stolen vehicle and culpable and reckless behaviour. Several arrests were also made in Glasgow as a 16-year-old and 20-year-old were detained in connection with five incidents of attempted murder and one of culpable and reckless fireraising. On Saturday, April 19, a vehicle failed to stop for officers in Robroyston. The vehicle fled the scene before being abandoned. Two men, aged 23 and 24, were arrested and charged with conspiracy and a number of road traffic offences related to serious organised crime. A total of 20 arrests have now been made after a Dubai-based Mr Big reportedly waged war on both caged gangster Mark Richardson and the notorious Daniel clan in Glasgow following an underworld heist. In Edinburgh, businesses and properties previously linked to Richardson have been torched and shot at. Videos released by those orchestrating the terrifying attacks have recently threatened 'stage two' and further violence. A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "A dedicated team from our Specialist Crime Division is working alongside divisional officers to gather hundreds of pieces of evidence and build solid cases against those responsible for these targeted attacks. "Meanwhile, local officers have been carrying out intelligence-led patrols to disrupt the activities of criminals and build reassurance in our communities." Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry said: "The arrests over the past week highlight the ongoing work that officers have been doing to target those responsible for these attacks. 'While we believe these incidents are linked to rival groups who are targeting each other, I want to make it clear this violence will not be tolerated. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages "As well as carrying out these days of action and disruption activities, there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes, including exploring forensic opportunities and analysis of digital devices. "While this may not be as visible, please be assured we are working tirelessly to build cases and are following a number of significant lines of enquiry. "We have had a good response to our appeals and I want to thank the public for their help and information so far. "The support of our communities is absolutely vital when it comes to tackling serious organised crime, preventing violence and getting justice for victims. Your information really can make a difference. "If you know anything about who is responsible for these dangerous and abhorrent acts, please do the right thing and speak to us.' Anyone who can assist our enquiries is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, 21 March, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
